affinity

• Substantivo que designa uma simpatia natural, atração ou inclinação por alguém ou algo; também pode indicar uma ligação estreita, semelhança ou parentesco entre pessoas ou coisas.

A noun referring to a natural liking, attraction, or sympathy for someone or something; a close relationship or connection.

1. Natural liking or attractionB2formal

   A spontaneous or natural liking, sympathy, or attraction for someone or something.

   Afinidade ou atração

   • She has a natural affinity for classical music.
   • He felt an immediate affinity with his new colleagues.
   • There is a strong affinity between the two artists.

   Sinônimosattractionfondnessinclinationlikingpartialitypenchantpredilectionpreferencesympathytaste

   Antônimosantipathyaversiondislikedistasterepulsion

2. Similarity or resemblanceB2formal

   A close similarity or connection between two things.

   Semelhança

   • There is a close affinity between the two languages.
   • The painting shows an affinity with the Impressionist style.
   • The researchers noted an affinity in the chemical structures.

   Sinônimosanalogyconnectioncorrespondencekinshiplikenessrelationshipresemblancesimilarity

   Antônimosdifferencedisconnectiondisparitydissimilaritydistinction

3. Chemical attractionC1formalscientific

   The tendency of a substance to combine with another substance.

   Afinidade química

   • Oxygen has a high affinity for hydrogen.
   • The affinity of these molecules makes them bond easily.
   • Scientists measured the binding affinity of the enzyme.

   Sinônimosattractionchemical attraction